Covid-19
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In today's Federal Newscast, Defense Secretary Mark Esper is directing that anyone on DoD property wear a cloth mask if they can’t consistently keep a six-foot social distance from other people.
April 06, 2020 -
The Thrift Savings Plan millionaires club was going strong before the coronavirus pandemic. Now, it's lost 45% of its members.
April 06, 2020 -
Defense Secretary Mark Esper is defending the firing of a Navy captain who sought help for sailors on his aircraft carrier amid a growing coronavirus outbreak as a case of holding leaders “accountable.”
April 05, 2020 -
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will release a telework-focused temporary Trusted Internet Connections 3.0 directive to give agency networks some relief as more employees are working remotely.
April 03, 2020 -
Rich Beutel, founder of Cyrrus Analytics, offers some predictions for how the coronavirus will reshape how agencies buy products and services.
April 03, 2020 -
Congress, having gutted out the biggest stimulus bill ever, is busier than ever.
April 03, 2020 -
Teleworking is great for email, phone calls, and futzing with documents online. But what about the detailed collaboration needed to keep your agency or company's projects moving along properly?
April 03, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, four preservation and conservation specialists at the National Archives and Records Administration did some quick thinking and realized the equipment they use to deal with records damaged by floods, fires, or mold could help doctors and nurses fighting the coronavirus.
April 03, 2020 -
With a majority of federal employees teleworking, here are some best practices and lessons learned from experienced teleworkers for how you can be successful in your new “office” and approach to managing.
April 03, 2020 -
The House Armed Services Committee's ranking member says previous reform efforts have told DoD to pay more attention to sustainment costs, but only for individual weapons systems.
April 03, 2020 -
The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing coronavirus outbreak has been fired
April 03, 2020 -
Some exposed employees got the virus in the line of duty. Now they're suing for extra pay.
April 03, 2020 -
Most Social Security benefits and retirement checks will come as planned. And federal retirees who receive Social Security benefits won't need to file separate forms to receive upcoming coronavirus stimulus checks from the IRS.
April 02, 2020 -
Lee Frederiksen of Hinge Marketing joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center to discuss the state of marketing during the coronavirus pandemic.
April 02, 2020 -
Thirty-five members of Congress are asking DoD to extend relief to military families.
April 02, 2020